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GL09 MZN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,095 mi
Last recorded107,095 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 MZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,606 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,137 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,041 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,041 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,071 miles

aux belt perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,217 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box clip broken (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,053 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,015 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GL09 MZN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 MZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL09 MZN registered?

GL09 MZN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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